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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.62, 14,432.94 and 3,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.62, 14,432.94 and 3,047.30 is: 4,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.62 : 14,432.94 = 3,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.62/14,432.94 = 3,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.62x = 14,432.94 × 3,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.62x = 43,981,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,981,498.06/9,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.11

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